Data Center HVAC Project Manager

Modine Manufacturing Company; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Data Center Service Project Manager to oversee HVAC service, installation, and commissioning in mission-critical data centers. The role includes safety, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual performance, acting as the primary customer contact and coordinating field teams from handover through warranty.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management within HVAC or data center environments, PMP preferred, and proficiency with scheduling tools like

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of project management or site coordination experience in HVAC, mechanical construction/contracting, data center operations, or a closely related field.
• Experience supporting data center commissioning activities, including L2 through IST, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in mission-critical environments with demanding schedules and uptime requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of HVAC service and commissioning projects in data centers.
• Coordinate field technicians, subcontractors, vendors, procurement, and stakeholders from handover to warranty transition.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and progress reports; manage risks and client communications.
• Ensure safety, quality, and contract performance; maintain relationships with owners and GCs.

Tools

MS Project

Procore

CxAlloy

Job description

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.

Position Description

The Data Center Service Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and successful delivery of HVAC service, installation, and commissioning projects in mission-critical data center environments. This position is accountable for project safety, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual performance and serves as a primary customer contact. The Project Manager coordinates field technicians, subcontractors, vendors, procurement, and internal stakeholders from project handover through commissioning, closeout, and warranty transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of data center HVAC projects, including equipment deployments, retrofits, and repairs, from saDrtewles handover through completion and warranty transition.

• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, milestones, resource assignments, budgets, and deliverables; actively manage critical-path activities.

• Attend project kickoff and daily site meetings; communicate priorities, roles, expectations, dependencies, and action items to customers.

• Coordinate site mobilization, subcontractor activities, material availability, and work sequencing with field and office teams.

• Monitor project progress, labor utilization, job costs, forecasts, and financial performance; identify variances and implement corrective actions.

• Identify and manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and resource risks; elevate issues promptly with practical recovery plans.

• Oversee site readiness, work coordination, and appropriate project setup to support safe and efficient execution.

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety policies, workplace requirements, project specifications, and quality standards.

• Lead project quality reviews, documentation, punch-list completion, handover, and closeout processes.

• Maintain productive working relationships with owners, general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders while representing Modine's core values.

• Regularly travel to customer data center job sites to oversee project execution, coordinate field activities, attend site meetings, and address schedule, quality, and customer needs.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, data center operators, general contractors (GCs), and commissioning agents.

• Provide timely and accurate updates on project schedules, milestones, risks, financial status, and required customer decisions.

• Build strong relationships through clear communication, proactive follow-up, issue resolution, and consistent accountability.

Technical Coordination & Problem Solving

• Develop and apply a working knowledge of data center HVAC systems, including chillers, central cooling plants, and controls integration.

• Coordinate commissioning activities from Level 2 (L2) through Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and Site Acceptance Testing as applicable.

• Collaborate with engineering, technical support, commissioning teams, and other stakeholders to resolve installation, design, and equipment performance issues.

• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, and project documentation for alignment with scope and requirements.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of project management or site coordination experience in HVAC, mechanical construction/contracting, data center operations, or a closely related field.

• Experience supporting data center commissioning activities, including L2 through IST, strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience managing projects in mission-critical environments with demanding schedules and uptime requirements.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred; equivalent demonstrated project management experience, including successful delivery of HVAC, mechanical, or data center projects, will be considered in lieu of certification.

• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and construction coordination tools such as MS Project, Procore, CxAlloy, or comparable platforms.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, technical specifications, submittals, and related construction documents.

• Strong knowledge of construction practices, subcontractor coordination, self-perform work, cost tracking, forecasting, and project controls.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams, develop team members, and manage customer and external partner relationships.

• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and escalation management skills.

Why Choose Modine?

Health & Well-being:

• Day One
  • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
• After 90 days of continuous employment
  • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
  • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
  • Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits:

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive time-off policies
• Tuition Reimbursement

To view full benefits information:MyModine Benefits

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

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The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be [minimum amount - maximum amount]. The specific offer will depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range.Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.